Well, that’s one way to try to trade Ben Simmons.
That's my initial reaction, Philly must be in full panic mode knowing that De-Aaron Fox is the best offer they can muster for Ben Simmons.
It's a
big-time hit piece when you call out one of the NBA's young, ascending stars by saying "
He doesn't want to score 15 and win. He wants to score 39 and win.", especially since Tatum's defense has been evolving this season. Not shocking that an opposing EC Asst Coach would plant that.
It's fair if anyone wants to kill the Celtics/Danny
for not trading Kyrie Irving after seeing how they fared without Kyrie in the playoffs, and Ky's want to pair up with Durant (sounds like the entire NBA community knew, backed up by video evidence at the AS game). Then doubling down on
Kemba. The criticism is deserved and the reason Danny needed to step aside.
BUT I like what PBS has done so far and thought before the season started that Boston, Chicago, and Atlanta had the best offseasons.
For all my criticism of Ime's 2BIGZ starting lineup, his new voice was desperately needed. Plus he has quickly changed/adapted when playing silly rotations/players (smurf/Jabari). He needed to experiment.
Cleaning up the Kyrie & Kemba debacles has certainly been painful, but we still haven't hit the JAYs peak. PBS will need the courage, if this team isn't in the top 4 in EC, to move Schroder by the trade deadline. Then Brad will need to combine Celtic assets to get that 3rd cusp All-Star this summer and fill with experienced vet/ring chasers. Tatum coming around after a slow start is the most important development to winning games. Add in a team interested in defending and Brown getting healthy as the other 2 things to continue to watch.
The Nets game tonight will be an early litmus test to see if this team is turning things around or 8-3 was merely scheduled wins.